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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.80 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.80 and 81.70 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.80 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.80 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.80 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 14,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199.46/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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